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Cross Lake Provincial Park in Alberta, established on November 22, 1955, surrounds Steele Lake, whose former name, Cross Lake, came from its cruciform shape and gave the park its name. Located west of Athabasca and north of Westlock, the park covers 27.7 square kilometers at an elevation of 655 meters. It is centered on outdoor recreation on and around the lake, including camping, hiking, paddling, fishing, boating, swimming, water-skiing, and windsurfing. In winter, visitors use seven kilometers of non-groomed cross-country ski trails. The park is also known for birdwatching, with osprey, bald eagles, great blue herons, and white-throated sparrows found there.
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